How Many Pharmacies Are in the New Orleans Metro Area?
As of 2023, the New Orleans metro area has 182 pharmacies, or 1.8 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #4 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That matches the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.8 per 10,000.
The count rose by between 3 and 5 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 count for one of its parishes was not published (it was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Pharmacies | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Metro Area | 182 | 988,763 | 1.8 | #4 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 823 | 4,621,025 | 1.8 | — |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 85 | 410,883 | 2.1 | #1 of 10 |
Pharmacies in nearby places
| Place | Pharmacies | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | 98 | 2.3 | #15 of 50 |
| Orleans Parish | 61 | 1.6 | #34 of 50 |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3 | 1.3 | #40 of 50 |
| St. Bernard Parish | 9 | 2.0 | #19 of 50 |
| St. Charles Parish | 4 | 0.8 | #48 of 50 |
| St. James Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 5 | 1.2 | #45 of 50 |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 27 | 1.8 | #4 of 10 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 136 | 1.6 | #8 of 10 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 24 | 1.8 | #4 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 36 | 1.8 | #4 of 10 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 85 | 2.1 | #1 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 38 | 1.5 | #9 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 48 | 2.1 | #1 of 10 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 37 | 1.0 | #10 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 54 | 2.0 | #3 of 10 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Orleans Metro Area a competitive market for pharmacies?
The New Orleans metro area has more pharmacies per resident than 33% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 1.8 per 10,000 residents is equal to the statewide rate of 1.8. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the New Orleans Metro Area compare to the Lafayette Metro Area?
The Lafayette metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 85 pharmacies, or 2.1 per 10,000 residents, about 1.2 times the rate in the New Orleans metro area (1.8).
Other industries in the New Orleans Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
New Orleans Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 446110, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.